No fatalities

Undercarriage retraction during taxi at Bombay Airport (IN316)

Mumbai, IndiaTaxiing

On January 12, 1983, a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation (registration IN316) operated by Indian Navy - Bharatiya Nau Sena was involved in an aviation accident near Mumbai, India while taxiing. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The underlying reason for the unexpected retraction of the undercarriage during taxiing is unknown. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 6 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-06-14Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft experienced an unexpected landing gear retraction while taxiing at Bombay Airport, resulting in a hull loss with no injuries reported.

What happened

During ground operations at Bombay Airport, an aircraft was undergoing taxiing procedures when the undercarriage unexpectedly retracted. The mechanical failure occurred while the plane was still on the ground, leading to significant damage to the airframe.

As a result of the gear retraction during the taxi phase, the aircraft sustained heavy damage and was subsequently declared a total loss. There were no reports of zero injuries among the occupants present on board during the incident.

Findings

The specific reason for the sudden retraction of the landing gear remains undetermined, as the cause for the gear movement was not identified following the event.

Probable cause

The underlying reason for the unexpected retraction of the undercarriage during taxiing is unknown.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 12 Jan 1983 Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident near Mumbai, India?

An aircraft experienced an unexpected landing gear retraction while taxiing at Bombay Airport, resulting in a hull loss with no injuries reported.

Were there any fatalities in the 12 Jan 1983 Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 12 Jan 1983 involved a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, registration IN316, operated by Indian Navy - Bharatiya Nau Sena, at Mumbai, India.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The underlying reason for the unexpected retraction of the undercarriage during taxiing is unknown.